About Online Grocery sector in India
The Online Grocery sector in India comprises 5.72K companies, including 577 funded companies having collectively raised $15.3B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 166 are Series A+ funded, and 7 have achieved unicorn status.
Online Grocery sector in India has seen 65 acquisitions and 9 IPOs.
This sector includes online Grocery covers companies that provide online platforms, apps, and technology enablers for buying and selling grocery products. Major segments include Includes B2C and B2B eCommerce companies, Technology enablers for grocery retailers, and new-age retail formats including smart vending machines, autonomous stores.
Online Grocery sector is also known as Online Grocery Shopping, Digital Grocery Shopping,Grocery ECommerce, E-Grocery, Grocery Delivery or Online E- Commerce.
Companies that provide an online platform for consumers and businesses to order fresh produce, non-perishable food items, grocery and assorted household goods. Companies that provide mobile apps or online platform enabling users to build grocery shopping lists and compare product prices offered by different retailers. Also, includes companies that provide enterprise SaaS solutions for building an online store front, customer engagement, marketing, operations management etc. The online grocery scope excludes retail chains such as Walmart, Whole Foods or Costco. The online retailers which also sell groceries through their platform or business units such as Amazon or Paytm Mall.
Top Online Grocery Companies in India
There are 5,716 Online Grocery startups in India which include Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Country Delight, Bigbasket. Out of these, 577 startups are funded, with 166 having secured Series A+ funding, and 7 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 399 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
Here is the list of top Online Grocery startups in India
1. Swiggy
Online food and groceries ordering and delivery company. The network facilitates connections between consumers, restaurants, and delivery personnel. It offers a platform for ordering meals and essential items. The company provides services through its application and website.
Key facts about Swiggy
2. Blinkit
Online platform offering instant grocery and essentials delivery. It provides access to daily staples, fresh produce, snacks, personal care items, and even electronics, with orders typically arriving within ten minutes. The service operates through a network of local fulfillment centers.
Key facts about Blinkit
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $757M
- Investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Tiger Global Management and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Mar 11, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 49 Competitors
3. Zepto
Online retailer offering delivery of groceries. It is a platform that provides the delivery of groceries, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, and packaged foods. It supplies household essentials such as cleaning items, kitchen goods, toiletries, personal care products, including health items, baby essentials, and access to electronics, stationery, and other daily-use products.
Key facts about Zepto
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $2B
- Investors: Y Combinator, Goodwater Capital and 73 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Aug 13, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 49 Competitors
Platform offering a subscription-based delivery service for fresh milk and groceries. It include curd, milk, paneer, bread, eggs, coconut water, fruits, vegetables, and more. The mobile application is available on both Android and IOS platforms.
Key facts about Country Delight
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $221M
- Investors: Orios Venture Partners, Temasek and 50 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Mar 25, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 598 Competitors
5. Bigbasket
Online supermarket offering a range of personal and household products. The product catalog includes fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, meats, packaged foods, personal care, household cleaning items, beauty products, and more.
Key facts about Bigbasket
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $943M
- Investors: Helion Venture Partners, Trifecta Capital and 66 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Dec 21, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 49 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Online Grocery sector in India
908 Online Grocery startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 14 |
2024 | 123 |
2023 | 229 |
2022 | 435 |
2021 | 619 |
2020 | 908 |
2019 | 453 |
2018 | 456 |
2017 | 339 |
2016 | 418 |
Stage-wise distribution of Online Grocery sector companies in India
Out of the total 5,716 Online Grocery companies in India, 577 have secured funding. Among them, 166 have reached Series A or higher, and 113 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 5,716
Funded - 577
Series A+ - 166
Series B+ - 113
Series C+ - 97
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 5,716 |
Funded | 577 |
Series A+ | 166 |
Series B+ | 113 |
Series C+ | 97 |
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Funding Trends in the Online Grocery sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Online Grocery sector in India
The Online Grocery sector in India saw a total funding of more than $13.1B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $3.12B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $506M |
2024 | $1.85B |
2023 | $739M |
2022 | $2.69B |
2021 | $3.12B |
2020 | $922M |
2019 | $731M |
2018 | $2.04B |
2017 | $248M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Online Grocery in India
In the year 2026, till January 2026, Online Grocery companies in India have raised $80.8M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2025), Online Grocery companies in India had raised $38.9M across 8 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 107.74% rise in funding in Online Grocery companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Online Grocery companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2846 | Jan 06, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Series D | 1542 | Jan 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9252 | Dec 26, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Series A | 4643 | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
Series B | 6643 | Dec 18, 2025 | and 2 more |
Top Investors in Online Grocery in India
Accel is the top investor in Online Grocery companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Online Grocery companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
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M&A activity in Online Grocery sector in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 9 acquisitions happened in Online Grocery sector in India. Last year, in 2024, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Online Grocery sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Online Grocery sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 27, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 01, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 18, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Online Grocery sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Online Grocery sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 7 |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 7 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 10 |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 11 |
2017 | 4 |
2016 | 5 |
IPOs in Online Grocery in India
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 1 IPO happened in Online Grocery sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Online Grocery sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 09, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 13, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 01, 2023 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
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Colleges which produce the most Online Grocery companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Online Grocery in India
Most number of Online Grocery startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 46 |
IIT Bombay | 43 |
BITS Pilani | 37 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 35 |
IIT Kharagpur | 34 |
IIM Calcutta | 25 |
IIM Bangalore | 22 |
IIT Madras | 21 |
IIT Roorkee | 21 |
Indian School of Business | 16 |
Total funding in Online Grocery companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, BITS Pilani graduates' Online Grocery companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Madras alumni are second, and IIM Calcutta alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | $4.78B |
IIT Madras | $4.29B |
IIM Calcutta | $3.77B |
Stanford University | $2.33B |
IIM Bangalore | $1.48B |
IIT Delhi | $1.43B |
IIT Bombay | $1.36B |
IIM Ahmedabad | $1.25B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $1.08B |
IIT Roorkee | $1.01B |
Top News in Online Grocery in India
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BigBasket Completes Self-Audit on Dark Patterns; Submits Declaration to MCAMoneycontrol•Oct 06, 2025•Bigbasket
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Instant Grocery Delivery is Going Luxe,From Gourmet Fruits to Artisanal BreadsLivemint•Oct 02, 2025•Blinkit, Zomato
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Thomas Cook India partners with Blinkit for forex card deliveryHotelierIndia•Sep 25, 2025•Blinkit, Thomas Cook
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iPhone 17 Now Available on Bigbasket with 10-Minute DeliveryCyberMedia India Online•Sep 19, 2025•Bigbasket
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